Brendan Haywood

["Berry, Mark S" <berrym@BATTELLE.ORG>]

I'm guessing Haywood will move up after workouts. Read this scouting report
from maurer scouting (http://www.geocities.com/maurerscouting/
<http://www.geocities.com/maurerscouting/>  -- it has some great scouting
reports) and tell me where a guy like this should be drafted.

Strengths:Has really learned how to take over a game defensively with his
shot blocking ability ... Runs the court and moves like no 7 footer should
.... Converts most of his shots within 10 feet of the basket thanks to his
excellent soft touch .... Has explosive jumping ability for a player of his
size this allows him to be a super finisher ... Has developed a abundance of
low post moves that he has become quite comfortable with ... Uses a number
of spins, hooks shots and up and under's to confuse opposing players on
defense .... Still very young for a player graduating college, at only 20
years old this alone makes him an intriguing player for NBA Gm's ....
Wonderful work ethic strives to be one of the best and on top of that very
coach-able listens and has made incredible progress as a player ....
Weakness: Biggest problem is his lack of intensity and energy during some
games he almost looks like he was on another planet .... Needs to make
himself a wider target in the post so that it's easier for teammates to get
him the ball ... While his rebounding skills are good he could still use a
tad bit more help on rebounding techniques such as blocking out and
anticipation ... Has a still evolving offensive game but it's coming ....
Although he gets to the free throw line he doesn't take advantage of it
because of his poor free throw shooting .... Doesn't posses the best stamina
although he has improved remarkable since his freshman year in this area ...